Heathbrook Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Rule Street London SW8 3EH |
| Phone | 02076224101 |
| Reference Number | 100566 |
Heathbrook Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining the high standards identified in previous inspections. The school is well-regarded by its community for its supportive environment, especially for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). With a focus on a broad and ambitious curriculum, most pupils are achieving highly and demonstrating a love for learning. However, there are challenges in consistently implementing behaviour policies and improving attendance rates, which need to be addressed to further enhance the school’s performance. The school's strong foundation is evidenced by effective early years provision and a commitment to enriching students' educational experiences through a variety of extracurricular activities. Despite some behavioral challenges and attendance issues, the school's leadership demonstrates ambition and a collaborative approach to improvement, ensuring that both staff and students feel engaged and supported in their learning journey.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 393 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.36%
Girls: 50.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 32 | 52 |
| 2 | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| 3 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| 4 | 37 | 20 | 57 |
| 5 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 6 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 22.9% |
| White, Other | 19.3% |
| African | 10.9% |
| Caribbean | 10.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 8.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.9% |
| White & Asian | 5.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 15 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 28 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong early years provision promoting language and mathematics learning.
- High standards in phonics and early reading support.
- Well-organized and supervised playtimes enhancing social interaction.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum building on previous learning.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers leading to effective learning.
- Positive relationships and responsive support for pupils with SEND.
- Extensive extracurricular activities promoting holistic development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the new behaviour policy.
- Low attendance rates and high persistent absence.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | ||
| Writing | -2.5 | ||
| Maths | 4.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 33 | 10 |
Previous Years
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Griffin Primary School
Stewarts Road, London, SW8 4JB |
0.35 miles |
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John Burns Primary School
Wycliffe Road, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QR |
0.42 miles |
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Clapham Manor Primary School
Belmont Road, Clapham, London, SW4 0BZ |
0.46 miles |
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Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Victoria Rise, Clapham, SW4 0NU |
0.48 miles |
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St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
7 St Josephs Street, London, SW8 4EN |
0.49 miles |
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Newton Preparatory School
149 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BX |
0.49 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary School
Corunna Road, Battersea, London, SW8 4JS |
0.5 miles |
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Belleville Wix Academy
Wix's Lane, Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0AJ |
0.56 miles |
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Larkhall Primary Campus
Smedley Street, Clapham, London, SW4 6PH |
0.58 miles |
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Shaftesbury Park Primary School
Ashbury Road, Battersea, London, SW11 5UW |
0.61 miles |
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Chesterton Primary School
Dagnall Street, Battersea, London, SW11 5DT |
0.64 miles |
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Eaton House the Manor School
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0.67 miles |
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Allen Edwards Primary School
Studley Road, Stockwell, London, SW4 6RP |
0.71 miles |
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Parkgate House School
80 Clapham Common, Clapham Common, Northside, London, SW4 9SD |
0.75 miles |
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Crescent Lane, Clapham, London, SW4 9QJ |
0.79 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Kay Road, Stockwell, London, SW9 9DE |
0.9 miles |
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Herbert Morrison Primary School
Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HP |
0.95 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Este Road, London, SW11 2TD |
1.03 miles |
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Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Wyvil Road, London, SW8 2TJ |
1.08 miles |
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Stockwell Primary School
Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9TG |
1.11 miles |
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Harris Academy Battersea
401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP |
0.74 miles |
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South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9BL |
0.76 miles |
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The Elms Academy
Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET |
0.88 miles |
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Platanos College
Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL |
1.03 miles |
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Lansdowne School
49 Combermere Road, London, SW9 9QD |
1.04 miles |
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Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8DX |
1.15 miles |
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London Park School Clapham
7-11 Nightingale Lane, London, SW4 9AH |
1.24 miles |
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JUS Education
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1.27 miles |
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Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT |
1.27 miles |
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Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue, 33 Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 8LD |
1.27 miles |
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St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN |
1.28 miles |
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Saint John Bosco College
Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ |
1.29 miles |
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Ada National College for Digital Skills
1, Sutherland Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 4LD |
1.34 miles |
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Thames Christian School
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1.36 miles |
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South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS |
1.38 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1QS |
1.38 miles |
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Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Wakehurst Road, London, SW11 6BF |
1.45 miles |
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Fairley House School
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1.5 miles |
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Centre Academy London
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1.51 miles |
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Westminster Under School
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1.55 miles |